Preserving the memory of the countless victims of the Holocaust and passing it on to future generations is one of our society's highest priorities. This year, ahead of Victory Day, volunteers gathered at the city cemetery to pay tribute to those who suffered during the Holocaust.

During the event, the tragic events in the village of Dubrovka during the occupation were remembered, where many Jews were burned alive. Dubrovka has become a symbol of the Holocaust, and it was in this village that the first monument to the victims of the Holocaust was erected in 2002. A photograph from the unveiling of this monument, taken by Nikolai Babayants, is displayed in the Berlin Holocaust Museum.

Gathered at the Holocaust memorial in the city cemetery, our volunteers solemnly read out the names of the Jews burned in the Dubrovka forge on February 23, 1942. Afterward, they laid stones as a symbol of enduring memory for those who were lost, for those who did not return from battle, and for those who carried the victory on their shoulders.

We thank all who participated in this memorial event. The memory of the victims of this terrible war must never fade, so that such tragic events are never repeated. Only by honoring the dead can we preserve this memory and pass it on to our children.